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The Monday Night Margarita Club will never be the same. When Tracy ventures out for a night on Austin's famed 6th Street with her sister Marta, she is "roofied" and taken from the club. The man responsible brutally rapes and beats her, leaving her in an alley to be found by the handsome police detective Bryce Taylor. When the other girls find out about Tracy's tragic evening, they all react differently. While some grieve and some withdraw, Lisa and Jordan band together to wreak havoc on the male population of Austin. Taking opportunities to slip roofies into the drinks of unsuspecting men, their escapades escalate from mischievous to dangerous, leading Jordan to abandon their schemes and pursue Detective Taylor. Will Tracy's rapist be brought to justice by one of her friends? Will this event tear these best friends apart? This murder-mystery thriller is guaranteed to keep you on the edge of your seat.About the Author: Stacia A. Davis resides in Mt. Clemens, Michigan and is working on the next book in the Roofied series. Publisher's website: http://www.strategicpublishinggroup.com/title/Roofied.html

This four-part novel follows the life of a teenage boy over five years,taking him from Darwin, in Australia's tropical north, to California'swilderness.In "Street Kid," we meet 12-year-old Julian Moreland and his widowedfather, Craig, a military helicopter pilot. Craig's decision to retire fromthe army and accept employment south in Melbourne as a civilianpilot turns to tragedy. Julian finds himself alone and homeless, untilhe saves the life of a baby girl and is taken in by her wealthy family.At age 17, and newly qualified as a helicopter pilot, Julian saves thelives of three more children, including two American boys lost in themountains of southeastern Australia, in "High Country." He also meetsthe love of his life, Alison, the missing boys' sister.Invited to visit Los Angeles by the parents of the rescued boys, Julianfinds himself flying helicopter missions during a wildfire emergencyin the Sierra Nevada Mountains, saving even more lives. Meanwhile,love continues to blossom between him and Alison, his Americansweetheart, in "California Dreaming."When Julian returns to Australia, his world begins to fall apart, asthe traumas of his past catch up with him. It isonly after a serious act of violence against a closefriend, that Julian starts the long road back tocontrolling his life in "Aftermath."Author J. William Turner was born in England andmigrated to Australia as a child in the mid-1960s.Blades is his third published novel.

The challenges of raising a child with special needs are far beyond those of the typical parenting experience; therefore, parents need to use different skills and strategies. Written by a clinical psychologist who is the parent of a special needs child, The Special Needs of Parenting is an indispensable guide to help parents understand themselves through this journey so that they can meet these challenges directly. This book provides a framework for understanding yourself and what you are going through as parents that will bring a new stability to your life. As you process the loss of the ideal child and deal with chronic sorrow issues, you will be more effective parents. The Special Needs of Parenting blends the experience of a parent with the wisdom of an expert to help you on your own journey.

Enjoying the boat living lifestyle! An essential introduction to sailboat living that provides detailed information on how to successfully and happily live aboard a boat. This book is filled with a wealth of fundamental and practical advice with tips on: purchasing a boat, understanding boat systems, maintenance and boat care, projects for the do it yourselfers, cost factors, and an international recipe section. Also included are sources for boat equipment. A strong emphasis is placed on the safety issues and current laws pertaining to the operation of sailboats.

Embroiled in a poisoned fever in Playa del Carmen, Lesley Ann receives a message from a mysterious spirit who leads her to chase answers across Cuba, whilst studying dance and music, living with the locals in far out places, and sampling the life of the people. She's taken back to a distant time in Crete where she travels to the Palace of Knossos to witness the murder of a young girl. Lesley then retraces her attempts to track down all of the information, which is gradually verified piece by piece as the jigsaw of truth is revealed. One woman's journey reveals other amazing paranormal and psychic events which are Beyond Belief.About the Author: Lesley Ann Eden grew up in a small farming village in the Midlands of England, and has been writing ever since she was a little girl. She currently lives in Yorkshire, England, where she is a choreographer and teaches performing arts. Fire in My Hands, the first book in her Eden Trilogy, is also available from Strategic Book Group; the upcoming Return: To the Land of Durga will be the final installment. Publisher's website: http://www.strategicpublishinggroup.com/title/BeyondBeliefInTheLandOf Rhythm.html

It is October 23, 1962. As U.S. and Russian ships confront one another off the shores of Cuba, and the world teeters on the edge of all-out nuclear war, Shawn Stuckey and his friends form the Nuclear Undercover Kids Espionage Service (N.U.K.E.S.) in order to investigate and expose their science teacher as a Russian spy. Thus begins a series of harrowing but humorous adventures that lead to a surprising conclusion."N.U.K.E.S. works on so many levels. Besides being laugh-out-loud funny, it shows the reader the value of looking for the best in people, especially in the worst of times."--Lynda Durrant, author of My Last Skirt and The Beaded MoccasinsLavern Holdeman is a history buff who aspires to share his love for history with young people through the use of humor and an engaging story. His particular interest is the 1960s and '70s, which was a watershed era of turmoil, change and historical significance for the United States. Holdeman was the same age as his "Undercover Kids" during the Cuban Missile Crisis, and he still recalls the fear and suspicion aroused by this event. He lives and writes in Omaha, Nebraska.Publisher's website: http://www.strategicpublishinggroup.com/title/NUKES.html

Milton Wan's life story is also the story of his adopted land in the second half of the twentieth century. Born and raised in Vietnam, he left his homeland and made his way to the United States, only to return to Vietnam as a soldier in the U.S. Army. After the war ended, he returned to the U.S. to follow the time-honored immigrant path of hard work and devotion to family. Milton grew up in Saigon under the unforgiving hand of a loveless and abusive father, Wainam; his only refuge the companionship of his twin brother Michael. Born in the Vietnam that was a French colony, he watched as Americans replaced the French as the outsiders attempting to control Vietnam's destiny. Milton was 17 in November 1963, the month both U.S. President Kennedy and South Vietnamese President Diem were assassinated. Milton's father had managed to get himself on the American gravy train, brokering hotel rentals for the incoming American advisors. Charged with inspecting the Americans' hotel rooms, Milton and his brother soon found themselves stealing checks from the newcomers and cashing them for Vietnamese piastres. Eventually their scheme began to unravel, and the twins set off on their long journey to America, a journey that took them to Cambodia and then Hong Kong. Through persistence and courage, not to mention the help of a formidable adoptive aunt, they managed to overcome the obstacles and finally make it to Seattle. It was only a few years later that Milton found himself back in Vietnam as a soldier in the U.S. Army. Although a poor soldier, he managed to make it through the war unscathed and even reconciled with his father. After the war, he settled once again in Seattle, where Caught Between Cultures author Joseph Blondo found him behind the counter of Tai Tung, a Chinese restaurant. Blondo deftly draws the connections between Milton's story and our shared experience. As he writes in the epilogue, "isn't it also my story, your story, everyone's story, the unavoidable drama, sometimes melodrama that we all know?" Caught Between Cultures tells the story of Milton Wan: immigrant, American soldier, entrepreneur. But it also tells the story of the country we all share.Author Joseph Blondo was born in December 1953 in Puyallup, Washington and raised in a variety of rural locations in the western United States and northern Alberta, Canada. He was granted Conscientious Objector status (1-0) on religious (moral) grounds in November 1972 from his Selective Service draft board, city of Brighton, Adams County, Colorado. He studied Transactional Analysis and other therapeutic modalities in Seattle, Washington and also served in VISTA in Seattle. An accomplished poet, he served as the poetry editor of Magical Blend magazine in San Francisco, California from 1979-82. He has published two volumes of poetry: Saint Sea with Marty Campbell in 1986 and The Greyer Elements in 1995. A long narrative-style poem, Six Houses, a poetic and psychological analysis of his family, was published 1986 and nominated for a small press award. Recently he has worked as a political organizer and industry advocate for the Seattle and King County taxi industry. Mr. Blondo resides in Seattle and Tacoma, Washington.

Audra Markham is a ten-year-old girl born into privilege, but only in the sense of wealth. The granddaughter of a Viscount, Audra is the object of ridicule in her spoiled and spiteful family. Alone and unloved, Audra seeks solace in the comfort of food.In another part of London, thirteen-year-old Nathaniel Abbot lives a wretched life, forced to steal food in order to survive. Living in squalid conditions at the local orphanage, Nathaniel and three of his friends are spared further suffering when Audra "rescues" them from their plight.Two lost souls that cannot find their place in the world suddenly find a place in each other's hearts. Follow the lives of Audra and Nate as they grow from loyal childhood companions to inseparable young lovers, struggling through the perils of their own lives and facing difficult decisions that threaten to keep them apart. Barbara Cerny grew up in Grand Junction, Colorado. She served twenty-two years in the US Army Reserves, retiring a Lieutenant Colonel in 2007. She is an information technology specialist and supervisor at Wright-Patterson AFB in Dayton, Ohio and is currently working on her next book. She lives with her loving husband, Charles, and their two wonderful children, Oksana and Audra, in Dayton, Ohio.

Removed from her home by the agency responsible for abuse cases, Angela Gunnarsen won't be able to physically hurt her daughter Melissa anymore; the child is safe. But now things are harder for working father, Andrew, who is forced to care for his children alone. He hires a new, deeply religious babysitter who soon discovers that one of the agency's social workers has her own evil agenda for Melissa; she pushes Melissa and the other the children to tell their father what's going on. Brought in front of a district judge, the agency must respond to the allegations and deal with legal action now brought by Andrew, on behalf of his children. But when events do not work out for the best, it is Melissa who takes action to end the evil reign once and for all.Riveting and moving, A Matter of Abuse is told from the point of view of each of a number of characters, all of whom reveal a new element to the story's evolving plotline.John F. Helgeson is an ordained Presbyterian minister.Publisher's website: http://www.strategicpublishinggroup.com/title/AMatterOfAbuse.html

Little World-The Magical Surrender takes you on an enchanting journey deep into the ocean where you will find adventure, mystery, revenge and death. The hunger to avenge her parent's death sends Charisma, an Idol of the Eternity Race, on a mission of destruction. When her parents are killed by a member of the Sagginental Race, Lord Ocean guides Charisma in the ocean world. She is shown by her mermaid guardians how to open portals into Little World where the Chosen Ones teach her spells in the Learning Towers. While in Little World, Charisma goes back in time for a holiday in Scotland where she and Idol Tristan are attacked by, Evil Goritha. Charisma uses her powerful light to kill the evil spirits and they are sent back to Little World where they're told they must get married... travel to Little World and uncover this mystical tale that lies deep in the ocean. Author Bio: Author Karishma Krishna has been writing for several years and shares her great imaginative sense of adventure in this debut book, Little World - The Magical Surrender. She has started writing the second book in this series called, Little World - The Encrusted Stone. Karishma enjoys life in Fiji with her parents and younger brother.